Daily British Whig (1850), 31 Jul 1926, p. 4

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THE _DAILY BRITISH WHIG | above reproach during an entire cen. "Phone 603 OF VICTORIA COUNTY se zs toms vo. om cr Est. 1850 FUR COATS FUR CHOKERS ---- sn -------- {| MDsu { Furniture Sale EVERYTHING REDUCED 15 to 25%. tfie'd Suites, Den Suites, Living and | Furniture--every piece of Furni- ture has been reduced. All odd pieces from en Suites go at cost to make room for new goods. i GANS DR Eastman Kodaks, Brownies, Films and Kodak Supplies. Leave your next Cam MMER Sys, f-~. UG STORE LTD ee {Mr. John Flynn Cunning of ll! with a journey to new scenes, and a ll | few days" or weeks' intercourse with ll new acquaintances. e | heard of, and many a pleasant inter. é | of alfalfa clover." | In field or forest, at the desk or loem, | Oakwood Friend of Mowat and Brown. | | {there is nothing that can compare While it may {esting personage would never be view would never be enjoyed, be- cause all had remained in a very cir- cumscribed area, throughout the years. One of the great privileges of a re- cent tour was the meeting with Mr. John Flynn Cunning, Oakwood, Vic- toria county, who, on June 14th last, celebrated his one hundredth birth day. For gome sixty-eight years he has been a resident of - Mariposa township, which is known far and wide because of the work of the late Mr. Henry Glenndinning, the 'father This "Grand Old Man of Mariposa," Mr. Cunning, is like Zacchaeus, small of stature, yet he is one of the world's big men, as {Lot me but find it in my heart to was quite evident during an inter- view granted the writer upon the oc- casion of a recent visit to his com- fortable home, Born in London, England, on June 14th, 1826, he came 'to Canada in 1858, with his wife, and a family of five children. Believing in a Supreme Being who guides the destinies of men, and praying that his steps might be directed of the Lord, he came to Oakwood, to make his home, and has subsequently resided there continuously, confident that it was the spot appointed for him. At the first, the village did not exist, and he has watched it (and the settle- ment round about) grow, until it is as prosperous a section as one would care to find. In the homeland, educational ad- vantages were meagre, yet he im- proved his opportunity, until, at the age of fourteen, he was obliged to absent himself from the school-room, in order to earn his own living. He was an inveterate reader, and resolv. ed to devote a few minutes each day to the improvement of his mind, the result being, that he is--to a large extent--a self-educated man with an intelligent grasp, not only of the questions which engrossed the at- 'tention of politicians of an earlier age, but also those that confront the minds of the statesmen of the world to-day. He believes that the oceu- pant of a high position should be one fit for the job, He is a typical English gentleman, and, when younger, engaged in tall. oring, also conducting the post office from time out of mind. With sa twinkle in his eye, he informs one | that he' can yet make out a money order, or make your will as well as any one else. * He has ever enjoyed the confidence of his community, being for thirty. five years clerk of the township of Mariposa, and for forty-nine years clerk of the Division court. It was his fertile brain which conceived the idea of a voter's list, and he compil- ed, for his township, the first voter's list ever published in Canada, re- quests for copies of the same com-| ing in from many municipalities. The late Sir Oliver Mowat counted this venerable gentleman among his friends, 38d has been entertained in! his home at Oakwood. - One cannot | but notice a striking resemblance which Mr, Cunning bears, to photos of the eminent politician, and indeed One was often mistaken for the ether. Bir Oliver used to remark that he did not know which man should feel the more highly complimented. Sir Wil- Mulock, and the Hon. George | Brown were also distinguished | friends of the subject of this sketch, who was, indeed, offered an import. ant government position, it hé would take up his residence in the Provime- fal Capital. Such honors were po-| litely declined, as he believed it to be in the best interests of his fam. ily to be reared in the rural districts, instead of in the urban centres. How has ever identified himself iy the for forty-five years. '1 a local preacher In the ploneer days, he walked long distances over muddy roads, and ac- ous Hater Lor: abrerdritestuat We 2) | #piritual life of the township, being | sent, in these ease-loving times. Sata he, "What we need to-day are gospel In roaring market-place, or tran-| quil room; i say, When vagrant astray--- This is my work: my blessing, not my doom; Of all who live, I am the one by whom | 0 wishes béckon me i ! { i } i | | This work can best be done, in the | right way. | Then shall I see it not too great, nor | small, «| To suit my spirit, and to prove my | powers; Then shall I cheerful greet the labor- ing hours, | And cheerful turn, when the long | shadows fall At eventide, to play, and love, and rest, : Because I know, for me, my work is best." -L. T. . AT SANDY BEACH. -------- How's That? The installment salesman was vis- iting the rallroad shops. "This man you fellows call 'Sim' Johnson wants & suit of clothes on time pay- ments. Is he bonest?" "Mister," answered the foreman. "Slim is one of the squarest men mm the roundhouse."--Good Hardware. Don't miss the opportunity star value prices on all suits. Sale ends Saturday at Tweddell's. Toronto, the capital of Ontario, has this year increased its popula- tion more than 7,000, the total now being 549,429. Tweddell star value sale ends to- night. Take advantage of it. "KINGSTON'S FAMOUS FUR STORE." We Announce Our TO-NIGHT AT SHAW'S $1.50 Ladies' Silk Hose, $1.00. An extra special for to-night in high grade, pure thread Silk Hose. In very prett peach, atmosphere, French, nude, silver, fawn and oak buff, and all sizes, 8} to 10. Special To-night, $1.00 Pair. shades of etc. Kiddies Lisle Sox, 35¢. Pair. Kiddies' Hose with the real "holiday spirit!" For playtime, these offer extra value. pretty shade combinations, in- cluding cadet and cardinal, white and pink, black and buttercup, Sizes are 6 to 84. To-night at Shaw's, 35¢. Pair.' In 10 OUR GREATEST RUG SALE SPEEDS UP! Real bargains listed bro ught the crowds to our Rug Department Friday and Saturday. This Clearing Sale of Odd Sizes and Patterns offers such a grand opportunity to effect a saving, that you can't afford to miss it. Bring ments and we will place them away for you ! Hubby down to-night, select your require- Linen Towelling, 7 yds. $1.00. 17 inch All Pure Linen Towelling, in White with Red or Blue borders. Sale Price, 7 yards for $1.00. 50c. Linen Towels, 35¢c. Each. 5 dosen All Pure Linen Towels in Oyster shade with Rose hemstitched borders, good size and quality. Regular 50c. Sale Price 85¢. each. HALF PRICE! While they last, this group of Dainty Voiles, clearing at Half-Price ! D. A. SHAW. Limite THE ALWAYS BUSY STORE KINGSTON'S CARPET WAREHOUSE as to call him lasy. Nothing makes a loafer so angry . | 1 Annual Famed Event | The annual sale of MILLS' FURS In August Is one of our famed events for which we have made unusual prepara- tions. We plan to outdo all previous August Sales with selected larger display of gorgeous its and Garments at price es that with the line of Furs will appeal to our patrons from far and near. The sale will continue during August and SE EARLY Q CHOOSE early choosing means that you select from the oream of all the advance styles now ready. YOUR Trimmed Hats Clearing at ea. Parisian Sh 822 BROCK STREET > THE TYENDINAGA CHURCEES' PICNIC The Steamer Brookville Oare| riled Orowd to Twelve O'clock Point. Deseronto, July 30.--~The Ponies I went to Belleville last night where they played a league game against the High School. The Ponies did not i have their regular team, 4s thell catcher, Miss E. Harvey, suffered an injury to the right eye on Tuesday i night and was mot able to play last night. A. Wilkins, T. Ridley, A. Kelleher, P. Holloway, L. Wilkins, J. Adams, P. Janell and G. Ramsby, ; Ponles--V, Whitton, J. Genereaux A. Gaulin, L. Wagar, I. Normile, I. Hopping, P. Gaulin, M, Genereaux and T. Foote, Score: BRS... .. .... Pondes.. .. ,.. +.00504308318 se +.300000080-- 4 The congregations of . Christ Church and All Saints' Chureh, Tyéndinage Reserve, held a comibin- od excursion, yesterday, to Twelve O'clock Point. Quite s number of the town people also attended. The steamer Brockville left at 8.30 a.m. stopping enroute at Point Anne and Belleville for passengers, arriving at the Point at about 11.30, Bvery- one sat down then to dinner. They cleared up the tables and proceeded from oustville, Dancing was indulged in from the time the boat left Deseronto dock at 8.30 a.m. until it returned .at § p.m. , Joshus Maracle received word at Belleville yesterday morning of the death of his brother, Andrew, who bas been a patient In a ssnatorium at Toronte for quite a time owing OE ert toy of the ; ty younger set held a marshmallow Belleville High School--M, Adams || Crepes and Organdy Cush or easy payments to suit your convenience. and about ome acre garden 4d on outskires of the city. Johnsen street, amigo | roughonast, eleot: OC. (Central). Albert Street, mew fivé | Anything you bias? want in veal estate (E. W. Mullin Real Estate and Insurance. pri ' of Jus insurance see

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